Fishing & Diving
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384kg Black Marlin on an 8m family runabout wins Kubota Billfish Classic for Mercury Bay crew
Jason van Esch and mate Mark landed a 384kg Black Marlin from an 8m family runabout to win the Kubota Billfish Classic. Read their incredible story.
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Tutukaka Coast fishing closure starts Friday: what anglers need to know
A two-year fishing closure covering 73.6 sq km around Tutukaka Harbour and Ngunguru Bay starts Friday 26 June 2026. Here is what boaties need to know.
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Fiordland kayak documentary wins top NZ prize at Mountain Film Festival
Three friends spent 100 days kayaking and tramping through Fiordland with no plan. Their documentary just won Best NZ Film at the Mountain Film Festival.
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Two Northland marine reserve anglers fined $1,000 each after night patrol stings
Two recreational fishers fined $1,000 each after breaking no-take rules in Northland marine reserves, one caught during a deliberate night surveillance patrol.
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Three steps to netting fish correctly and ending heartbreak at the boat
Stop losing fish at the boat. Learn the three simple steps to using a landing net correctly and avoid the most common mistakes anglers make at the critical moment.
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Free app-based fishing contest offers $25,000 in prizes with catch-and-release format
Enter the SnapCatch Classic for free and compete for $25,000 in prizes using catch-and-release technology. Open to all NZ anglers until 10 May 2025.
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Submit against the Fisheries Amendment Bill before Wednesday 29 April deadline
The Fisheries Amendment Bill threatens NZ marine life and public fishing rights. Submit your opposition before the Wednesday 29 April deadline and make your voice heard.
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How to set up your boat for New Zealand game bird hunting season
Learn how to prepare your boat for New Zealand game bird season. Safety checks, hull setup, boat blinds, and tips for hunting estuaries, lakes, and rivers.
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SnapCatch Classic runs free nationwide fishing comp with $25,000 prize pool
Enter the SnapCatch Classic for free and compete for a $25,000 prize pool. New Zealand's nationwide catch-and-release fishing competition runs 30 March to 10 May 2025.
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Snapper push inshore on the Hauraki Gulf with top spots close to home
Snapper are pushing inshore on the Hauraki Gulf right now. Discover top spots near Auckland that deliver great fishing without burning much fuel.
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Kaitaia-raised Perth local wins $30,000 Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza with half a pilchard
Perth-based Kaitaia local Harley Ra won the $30,000 top prize at the Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza with a 7.665kg snapper caught on half a pilchard.
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Garmin GT360UHD and Spy Pole bring independent 360 sonar control to anglers
Garmin launches the GT360UHD transducer and Spy Pole, giving anglers independent 360-degree sonar control with LiveScope, SpyLock, and wireless options.
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